We’ve been listening to Ryan’s music since we discovered his album, Mescalito, a few years back. Whether accompanied by a lone acoustic guitar or an electric guitar and full band, Ryan’s voice is unmistakably gritty and lived-in—it’s the voice of a man who clearly has a good story or two to tell. And he does. Ryan told us about growing up in Texas, traveling with the rodeo, personal challenges, and why playing music was a turning point for him. If you’ve ever doubted yourself or thought you weren’t good enough, this interview is for you. May Ryan’s words help you find the courage to pursue whatever is in your heart to do.
Alex is a man of many talents. A designer by trade, he was first a musician and now, an author and a budding filmmaker. His recently published book about overcoming creative block is aptly titled Breakthrough. We talked with Alex about his introduction to design, his decision to drop out of grad school, how he overcomes creative block, and why his creative output is important to his overall happiness. We can’t wait to see what he does next and we hope that what he’s already done will inspire everyone who reads this to keep creating.